145: “The First Time I Retired...”

FEATURING: Julé Colvin

ORGANIZATION: Pathways to Growth ( http://www.pathwaystogrowth.us )

iRetire4Him Audio Podcast - https://www.iwork4him.com/iretire4him-podcast/2025/07/iretire4him-show-145

iRetire4Him Salem Media Broadcast - https://omny.fm/shows/iretire4him/145-the-first-time-i-retired

What do you do when you’re ready to retire—but God clearly says “not yet”?

Julé Colvin, founder of Pathways to Growth, joins Jim and Martha to share her story of obedience, purpose, and preparation in her “retirement” years. After building a company that supports nonprofits through grant writing and leadership development, Julé sensed it was time to step back—until God asked her to stay and steward the legacy a little longer.

In this heartfelt conversation, Julé opens up about coming to faith through a coworker’s example, how she sees her business as a Kingdom ministry, and the spiritual and strategic work of raising up leaders to carry the mission forward.

Whether you're approaching retirement, rethinking what it means, or wondering how to multiply your impact in your later years, this episode will meet you right where you are.

In This Episode You’ll Hear:

How Julé came to know Jesus because of someone who “Worked4Him”

What it looked like to take a year studying Scripture to rebuild the company as a Kingdom business

Why she believes retirement is more about redirection than release

The importance of discipling your team before transitioning out

Why she and her husband moved into a 55+ community as a missional decision

How she’s preparing for what’s next—and leaving room for a second (or third) retirement

Why “writing the vision” matters in the second half of life

Scriptures Highlighted:

Romans 8:28 – "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." (think about this in terms of trust during your retirement years)

Psalm 92:12–15 – "The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courts of our God. They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green, proclaiming, ‘The Lord is upright; He is my Rock, and there is no wickedness in Him.’"

Books Mentioned to Add to Your Reading List:

Business Secrets from the Bible by Rabbi Daniel Lapin ( https://a.co/d/8hLnlav )

From Strength to Strength by Arthur Brooks ( https://a.co/d/8M28xEb )

IRetire4Him: Unlock God’s Purpose for Your Retirement by Jim and Martha Brangenberg
( https://a.co/d/hdElxAk )